Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+81 3 6259 3500Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray offers a notable sponsor-side practice heavily involved in corporate and acquisition finance. The team advises financial institutions on LBOs, senior and mezzanine loans and refinancing transactions, and works closely with colleagues in China on cross-border deals. The firm is known for its longstanding client relationship with Bain Capital.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray advised Bain Capital Private Equity in connection with the senior financing for its leveraged tender offer bid for Tri-Stage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a sophisticated team, led by Tsuyoshi Imai and Ben Morris."
"Ashurst are always very practical and have a deep understanding of the relevant precedents."
"They have a sophisticated team, led by Tsuyoshi Imai and Ben Morris."
"Ashurst are always very practical and have a deep understanding of the relevant precedents."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Morris has established a solid acquisition and corporate finance practice. Trained in the UK, he speaks fluent Japanese and is regularly engaged by private equity clients.
Tsuyoshi Imai focuses on private equity-related work, but also has the capacity to handle corporate finance transactions. He is managing partner and head of Ropes & Gray's finance practice in Japan.